[The Woman-Haters by Joseph C. Lincoln]@TWC D-Link bookThe Woman-Haters CHAPTER XII 26/49
You ain't gettin' over your female hate, are you? Haw, haw!" Mr.Atkins regarded his questioner with stern disapproval. "There's some things--such as chronic sassiness--some folks never get over," he observed caustically.
"Though when green hides are too fresh they can be tanned; don't forget that, young feller.
Any more chatty remarks you've got to heave over? No? Well, all right; then I'd be trottin' back home if I was you.
Henry G.'ll have to shut up shop if you deprive him of your valuable services too long.
Good day to you." The driver, somewhat abashed, gathered up the reins.
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